Bryan won entertainer of the year in 2013, following Swift’s back-to-back wins. Strait, who is retiring from touring this year, claimed the trophy for 1989. Bryan and Shelton are returning as show hosts in 2014.

McGraw received seven nominations, including a video nod for “Highway Don’t Care”
with Swift and Urban. As an artist and producer, he is nominated twice for single and vocal event (“Highway Don’t Care”), as well as album (Two Lanes of Freedom).